Let's All Type Like It's 1988

My New Hermes 3000, and a brief history of typewriters I have known and neglected

After searching for more than a year for a Hermes 3000 typewriter, I finally found one a few weeks ago in Mill Valley and brought it home. It’s a beauty, with a light touch and sturdy, spacious typeface.

I’ve spent more time looking at the Hermes 3000 than typing on it. I did insert the paper in and bang out a few sentences, but honestly, it’s a little …